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SteveB at 5:35pm 04.13.16
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Coming into the marina yesterday, my H34 would not shift out of forward. Put my brother on the helm
RHUMB RUNNER at 5:29pm 04.13.16
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I have a Jabsco quite flush head. The quite flush is 6 years old and the joker valve had not been ch
AllBetsGo at 4:22pm 04.13.16
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Hello everyone. I have a dilemma and I am looking for some advice. After considerable time and effor
Robert1224 at 4:17pm 04.13.16
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Ahoy, My re-power is progressing and I am to the point of modifying the engine bed for the new engi
Gabor15908 at 12:25pm 04.13.16
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Is there any new news about Island Packet closing the doors? They were suppose to issue a statement
markwbird at 11:39am 04.13.16
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I installed the EV 100 wheel pilot on my Hunter 34 a couple years ago. For the most part it does wh
dave22q at 10:22am 04.13.16
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My tank (rectangular) measures about 2 cf which is should be about 15 gal. Lately on my weekly pump
BoyleTP2 at 9:44am 04.13.16
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Good Captains, I am looking for a trailer to rent from a private individual in North Carolina or su
mortyd at 9:35am 04.13.16
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from this site, and others, i have heard of minwax urethane spray for my teak but have no idea what
CaptDon01 at 9:31am 04.13.16
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I posted on the C-22 Owners Page on Facebook some photos and my observations on a new design C-22 I
Cmp1110 at 8:23am 04.13.16
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we just bought a boat with a Charles marine charger. Is this a quality unit? It is a 5000 model 30
Nathan57 at 6:40am 04.13.16
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I am replacing the keel brackets on my Catalina 22. I have everything ground, fitting and lined up
atrometer at 6:29am 04.13.16
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In Fort Myers, FL there is posting for a 1976 Catalina 22' worth a look
Mark Maulden at 12:22am 04.13.16
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In the PNW or NE, does everyone take their main/helm covers with them on a 2 mo cruise? Or does the
Zeus2012 at 9:38pm 04.12.16
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Ever since we bought our boat, new, as original/only owners, it has had a strong, sharp, ammonia-lik
SailingGestalt at 7:47pm 04.12.16
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Folks, I'm no electrician and when it comes to battery power and terms I'm lost. The two photos I've
JJShockley at 4:24pm 04.12.16
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Anyone have a good source for a dodgers?
Brian D at 4:23pm 04.12.16
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I realize that this is very subjective, but curious to know what is your preference? I lost (maybe s
Steven Scott at 2:50pm 04.12.16
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My boat sunk. It has been brought back to life. The existing yanmar engine and trans are toast and
wally123 at 2:43pm 04.12.16
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Hi All has anyone used or setup the inner forstay option on a H410 The manual shows the setup which

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Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
jssailem at 3:12pm 09.07.23
Perhaps removing the "motor" or, if you feel you need to identify it in the diagram, label it as an
Adding second reef to main sail?   (2)
Tally Ho at 3:12pm 09.07.23
In hull transducer
Johann at 3:10pm 09.07.23
I installed the Garmin GT15M-IH. Works great. I have also installed four other transducers that were
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
Richard19068 at 2:58pm 09.07.23
I am far from an electrical expert, especially 110 shore power so I might be misinterpreting somethi
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats.
labrmnus at 2:33pm 09.07.23
The Macgregor 26x was often motored with water ballast out, and then 1 wavy day the boat flipped and
Rudder counterbalance?
rgranger at 2:31pm 09.07.23
My suggestion is to quit speculating with different folks about this and that... the boat is OVER P
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats.
rgranger at 2:29pm 09.07.23
I wonder if for hurricanes would be worth it to pump water INSIDE the hull to make a less movable
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats.
rgranger at 2:26pm 09.07.23
There was someone on here (I forget who now) who was able to use an air mattress pump to push air in
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX
labrmnus at 2:22pm 09.07.23
Thanks all, I am leaning 4 stroke, even though the rest of Mercury 4 strokes have up top a bubble lo
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats.
labrmnus at 2:16pm 09.07.23
Thanks, good tips. Is there a benefit to EVER pumping out the water ballast while at the dock, like
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats.
rgranger at 2:07pm 09.07.23
Keep the centerboard down for sailing or motoring. I tried motoring once with it up. It was like dr
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions   (4)
rgranger at 1:59pm 09.07.23
I see your battery peeking out ...s through some holes to clean that area up (Like I mocked up in t
Invest 95L
BigEasy at 1:56pm 09.07.23
All of them are Heroes !!! :clap: Jim... Yes they are & their service has saved lots of lives
Invest 95L   (1)
Rick486 at 1:39pm 09.07.23
It appears the juju isn't improving too much....if we still had the big boat I'd be talking to the y
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX
dlochner at 1:27pm 09.07.23
Take off the hood, is there an oil fill? Is there a round light near the choke on the front of the
In hull transducer
dlochner at 1:24pm 09.07.23
In-hull transducers have dispelled the old tale that they need to be installed in a liquid medium.
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX
Timm R Oday25 at 1:15pm 09.07.23
I'd say almost with 100 percent certainty that it is a four stroke

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